2014 SKODA ROOMSTER technical

any other agreements. You should keep the confirmed warranty certificate and
the receipt for these accessories for this period, so that the commencement of
the warranty term may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care
products as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear and tear,
such as tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by the ŠKODA
Partners in all countries where ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a sales and service net- work. This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue of Original ŠKODA
Accessories, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers
for ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA Partner's website.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, then the following instruc-
tions must be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA service partner for any repairs to
or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead
to operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – there is a risk of an accident!
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 132 first.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front
bumper, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!
■
The airbag system will then have to be replaced if the airbag is deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then
not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tire combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
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Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist garage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has some of its starting power at low temperatures. A
discharged vehicle battery may freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Note
The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of
the inspection service.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 153 first.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
›
Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.
›
Disconnect both battery cables (“negative” first, then “positive”) only when“rapid charging” the battery.
›
Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“positive”, black = “negative”).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch the
charger on.
›
Once charging is complete: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
It is not necessary to disconnect the battery cables if you are recharging the
vehicle battery using low amperages (for example from a mini-charger). Refer
to the charger manufacturer's instructions .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
Both cables must be disconnected before charging the battery with high
amperages, known as “ rapid charging”.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.WARNING“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger
must not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery,
but only to the engine earth » page 173, Jump-starting in vehicles with the
START-STOP system .
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a special-
ist garage.
Replacing
Read and observe
and on page 153 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery. Suitable vehicle battery types can be purchased
from a specialist garage.
We recommend having the battery replaced by a specialist garage, where the
new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Read and observe
and on page 153 first.
The following functions are initially deactivated or are no longer able to oper-
ate faultlessly after the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnec-
ted. 
155Inspecting and replenishing

CAUTION■Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim! The
cover could be damaged.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the
valve area.
■
If wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order to
cool the brake system.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 144
Remove the cap
Read and observe and on page 156 first.
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the covering caps.
Pulling off
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 166 sufficiently far onto the cap until the
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 144.
Fitting
›
Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Approved tyre / rim combinations
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Explanation of the tyre labelling
160
Roomster
161Roomster GreenLine161Roomster Green tec162
Roomster Scout
162
Roomster Noire
162
Roomster N1
162
Roomster Praktik
163
This chapter contains manufacturer-approved tyre / rim combinations, divided
into modules according to the individual model variants.
Shared combinations are initially to be sought for the model variant (Roomster GreenLine, Roomster Scout and such like) and then according to the engine
size of your vehicle.
If the model variant of your vehicle cannot be found in the discrete module,
then the approved combinations are to be found according to the engine size
of your vehicle in module » page 161, Roomster .
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
The information listed in the table corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
The approved tyre / rim combinations for your car are given on the sales and
technical vehicle documentation.
Explanation of the tyre labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 185/65 R 14 86 T means:
185Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial14Diameter of wheel in inches86Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example, DOT ... 11 14... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 11th week of the year 2014. 
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The marking M+Smeans that the associated tire is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.Load index83858687919293Load
(In kg)487515530545615630650
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed iconRSTUHVWMaximum speed
(in km/h)170180190200210240270
CAUTION
The information about load index and speed symbol can be found in the vehi-
cle sales and technical documentation.
Roomster
MotorisationTyre sizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.2 l/51 kW
175/70 R1484T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W
1.2 l/63 kW TSI
175/70 R1484T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784WMotorisationTyresizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.2 l/77 kW TSI
185/60 R1584H195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W
1.4 litres/63 kW
175/70 R1484T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W1.6 l/77 kW195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683W
1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W
1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584H195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R1784W
Roomster GreenLine
MotorisationTyresizeLoad
indexSpeed icon1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR185/60 R1584T161Wheels

MotorisationTyresizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.4 l/63 kW
185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1687H205/40 R1784W1.6 litres/77 kW195/55 R1585H205/45 R1687H
1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1687H
1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584H195/55 R1585H205/45 R1687H205/40 R1784W
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR
185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1687H205/40 R1784W
Roomster Praktik
Practice - vehicles with front brakes for 14 inch rims
MotorisationTyre sizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.2 litres/51 kW
175/70 R1484T185/60 R1584T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585H
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI
175/70 R1484T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585HMotorisationTyresizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.4 litres/63 kW
175/70 R1484T185/60 R1584T185/65 R1486T195/55 R1585H
Praktik - vehicles with front brakes for 15 inch rims
MotorisationTyresizeLoad
indexSpeed icon1.2 litres/51 kW185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H1.4 litres/63 kW185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR185/60 R1584T195/55 R1585H1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR185/60 R1584H195/55 R1585H
Note
The information about whether the vehicle is equipped with front brakes for
14-inch or 15-inch wheels is to be gathered from the vehicle's technical docu-
mentation or an enquiry be made of a ŠKODA Partner.
Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
163
Snow chains
164
Winter tyres
Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at temperatures below 7 °C. 
163Wheels

Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions.
To get best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four wheels.
The minimum tread depth must be 4 mm.
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol) of a lower speed
category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of these
tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is
higher.
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the Win-
ter tyres menu item » page 38.
For the sake of the environment
Re-fit the summer tyres at an appropriate time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
The fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the follow-
ing wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth DTyre size5J x 1435 mm175/70 R146J x 1437 mm185/65 R146J x 1543 mm185/55 R15
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 159.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
The chains are to be removed when driving on snow-free paths. They would otherwise cause loss of performance and damage the tyres.
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Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
183
Operating weight and payload
184
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
184
Dimensions
185
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
186
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 171
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 171 -
 is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also fixed into the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine
code
Partial vehicle description
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 171 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the right
driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped on
the right hand suspension strut dome in the engine compartment. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit code letter and serial number) is stamped onto
the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!123456789183Technical data

Operating weight and payload
Operating weight
This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional
weight-increasing equipment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or
trailer hitch.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
Operating weight of the vehicle » page 186, Vehicle-specific details per en-
gine type .
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
› The weight of the passengers.
› The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
› The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
› The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation.
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the en-
gine. Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in
all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed
varies between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of
about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
Note
■ The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the ŠKODA websites or in
the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established in
accordance with rules and under conditions that are set out by legal or techni-
cal rules for the determination of operational and technical data of motor vehi-
cles.■
Depending on the extent of the equipment, the driving style, traffic condi-
tions, weather influences and vehicle condition, consumption values can in
practice result in fuel economy figures in the use of the vehicle that differ from
the fuel consumption values listed on the ŠKODA websites or in the commer-
cial and technical vehicle documentation.
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